Abstract
Looking at vegetable production trends in North America in 2022, lettuce is set to have the highest yield at 4.06 Mt. This confirmed lettuce’s important place in North American vegetable production. Lettuce is mainly produced in the United States and Mexico, and much of it is used in salads and processed foods, so this trend is thought to be related to the increasing diversification of diets and increased focus on health. On the other hand, tomatoes are a vegetable that is attracting attention for its various uses. The demand for tomatoes for processing is different from that for eating fresh, and the increase in production of tomatoes for processing is due to the growing demand for pizza, ketchup, tomato sauce, etc. In terms of land use, production is concentrated in areas with favorable warm climates, with California and Florida being the main production areas. Other vegetables such as potatoes and cabbage also boast high production, but the fluctuations in production are relatively small compared to lettuce and tomatoes. These vegetables are widely used in the home and food service industries, and the stable demand is reflected in production.
Production (by vegetables)
In North American vegetable production data from 1961 to 2022, lettuce recorded its highest production volume in 2016 at 5.33 Mt. It then declines to about 4.06Mt in 2022, which is 76.2% of that amount. This decline can be attributed to fluctuations in demand and changes in the market. Lettuce is widely used in salads and processed foods, and although there was a temporary high demand for it due to growing health consciousness and a more diversified diet among consumers, subsequent changes in consumption trends and improvements in production efficiency may have had an impact. Additionally, the downward trend since 2016, when lettuce production peaked, is thought to be due in part to climate change and advances in agricultural technology. In particular, changes in water resource management and growing conditions due to global warming may be affecting production volumes. This will likely lead to increased production of other vegetables and a shift in lettuce cultivation to other regions. In addition, it is predicted that other factors including new demand for alternatives to lettuce, consumers becoming more health conscious, and changes in the restaurant industry are also having an impact. Technological innovation and changing market needs will continue to play an important role in future production trends.
The maximum is 21Mt[2014] of Production volume, and the current value is about 76.4%
Yield(by vegetable)
Data on vegetable production in North America from 1961 to 2022 shows that tomato yield peaked at 67.6 tons per hectare in 2020. The yield is then expected to remain at 91.9% of its peak in 2022. The high yield of this tomato is thought to be largely due to advances in agricultural technology, improved varieties, and more efficient cultivation methods. In particular, improvements in greenhouse cultivation and water management techniques, as well as the spread of mechanization, have dramatically increased productivity and made stable supply possible. Demand for tomatoes varies greatly between those for processing and those for eating fresh, and the increase in demand for tomatoes for processing in particular has contributed to the increase in yield. As consumption of pizza, ketchup, and tomato sauce increased, tomato production became concentrated in California and Florida, supporting an increase in yield. Additionally, new cultivation techniques are being introduced to combat global warming, so that climatic conditions have less of an impact on production. That said, yields have been declining slightly since their peak, likely due to fluctuations in market demand and a shift to new, competitive crops. Nevertheless, tomatoes remain an important crop in North America and the industry remains stable.
The maximum is 67.6t/ha[2020] of Tomato, and the current value is about 91.9%
Land use (by vegetables)
Data on vegetable land use in North America in 2022 shows that lentils account for the largest share at 1.97 mha, with the total land use area totalling 2.68 mha. Lentils are grown on a large scale, particularly in Canada, and the expansion of their land use is primarily driven by high cultivation efficiency and market demand. Lentils play an important role in crop rotation systems as they can be harvested in a short period of time and contribute to soil improvement. The increase in lentil production is linked to growing demand in response to an increased health consciousness across North America and the expansion of the vegetarian and vegan market. In particular, its high protein and low calorie characteristics have attracted attention, which is driving demand in the market. Lentils are also valued as a crop that is highly adaptable to climate change because they require relatively little water to grow and can be cultivated efficiently in arid regions. On the other hand, land use for other vegetables is relatively small, averaging 244 kha, and most of it is used for production for home use or the local market. Unlike larger crops like lentils, these crops tend to be produced on small scale farms, usually in peri-urban areas. It is highly likely that the area cultivated with sustainable and efficient crops such as lentils will continue to expand in the future.
The maximum is 16Mt of Production volume, the average is 16Mt, and the total is 16Mt
Tomato usage
According to data on tomato production by use in North America in 1961, total tomato production reached a maximum of 21 Mt, a level that has remained constant to this day. During this period, tomatoes were primarily used for eating fresh and for processing, with the demand for processed tomatoes in particular increasing rapidly. Its use in processed foods such as tomato sauce, ketchup, and pizza sauce has expanded, and production of processed tomatoes has become popular, especially in the United States and Canada. The trend in tomato production since the 1960s was driven by the increasing demand for tomatoes for processing. The background to this is the growth of the fast food industry, along with the increased consumption of processed foods such as ketchup and tomato sauce. Another factor that influenced this was the fact that the production of tomatoes for processing offers a stable harvest and produces a product with a long shelf life, which offers significant economic benefits to farmers. On the other hand, production of tomatoes for fresh consumption also increased, but the demand did not increase as rapidly as that for processed tomatoes. However, due to growing health consciousness, the popularity of tomatoes for eating fresh has increased over the long term and they still play an important role in the market. Tomato production for specific uses is expected to continue to change in the future according to consumer needs and market trends.
The maximum is 21Mt[2014] of Production volume, and the current value is about 76.4%
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